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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Renault Megane Scenic. Check any Megane Scenic by registration number below.

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89.3%

Avg Pass Rate

+7.8%

vs Renault Avg

25

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Renault Megane Scenic — MOT Reliability Overview

The Renault Megane Scenic has an average MOT pass rate of 89.3%, which is 7.8 percentage points above the Renault brand average of 81.5%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Megane Scenic is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Renault Megane Scenic fails its MOT are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. If you are preparing your Megane Scenic for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Typical mileage for the Megane Scenic is around 120,373 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Megane Scenic, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Renault Megane Scenic, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Renault Megane Scenic performs at MOT across different model years.

2018

Based on 103 vehicles

77.7%Good
Renault average: 81.5%
Dangerous Defects

8.2%

Retest Rate

26.2%

Mileage at 5yr

76k mi

2017

Based on 1,205 vehicles

80.8%Good
Renault average: 81.5%
Dangerous Defects

6.6%

Retest Rate

21.6%

Mileage at 5yr

81k mi

2016

Based on 880 vehicles

80.7%Good
Renault average: 81.5%
Dangerous Defects

7.5%

Retest Rate

19.7%

2015

Based on 1,777 vehicles

95.9%Excellent
Renault average: 81.5%
Mileage at 3yr

86k mi

Mileage at 10yr

152k mi

2014

Based on 2,046 vehicles

96.4%Excellent
Renault average: 81.5%
Mileage at 5yr

92k mi

Mileage at 10yr

153k mi

2013

Based on 2,922 vehicles

96.1%Excellent
Renault average: 81.5%
Mileage at 3yr

79k mi

Mileage at 5yr

120k mi

Mileage at 10yr

152k mi

2012

Based on 3,748 vehicles

95.4%Excellent
Renault average: 81.5%
Mileage at 3yr

86k mi

Mileage at 5yr

133k mi

2011

Based on 4,521 vehicles

95.0%Excellent
Renault average: 81.5%
Mileage at 3yr

76k mi

Mileage at 5yr

138k mi

2010

Based on 6,635 vehicles

94.6%Excellent
Renault average: 81.5%
Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

21.7%

Mileage at 3yr

39k mi

Mileage at 5yr

124k mi

2009

Based on 7,013 vehicles

94.1%Excellent
Renault average: 81.5%
Mileage at 3yr

96k mi

Mileage at 5yr

130k mi

Mileage at 10yr

144k mi

2008

Based on 6,663 vehicles

93.5%Excellent
Renault average: 81.5%
Dangerous Defects

11.9%

Retest Rate

47.6%

Mileage at 3yr

80k mi

Mileage at 5yr

125k mi

Mileage at 10yr

163k mi

2007

Based on 9,991 vehicles

92.8%Excellent
Renault average: 81.5%
Dangerous Defects

15.6%

Retest Rate

62.5%

Mileage at 3yr

80k mi

Mileage at 5yr

126k mi

Mileage at 10yr

166k mi

2006

Based on 10,029 vehicles

93.0%Excellent
Renault average: 81.5%
Dangerous Defects

11.1%

Retest Rate

48.9%

Mileage at 3yr

79k mi

Mileage at 5yr

121k mi

Mileage at 10yr

166k mi

2005

Based on 12,374 vehicles

92.6%Excellent
Renault average: 81.5%
Dangerous Defects

7.4%

Retest Rate

29.6%

Mileage at 3yr

64k mi

Mileage at 5yr

116k mi

Mileage at 10yr

155k mi

2004

Based on 15,732 vehicles

92.3%Excellent
Renault average: 81.5%
Retest Rate

23.5%

Mileage at 5yr

116k mi

Mileage at 10yr

157k mi

2003

Based on 17,771 vehicles

90.5%Excellent
Renault average: 81.5%
Dangerous Defects

9.1%

Retest Rate

31.2%

Mileage at 5yr

109k mi

Mileage at 10yr

148k mi

2002

Based on 21,839 vehicles

89.5%Excellent
Renault average: 81.5%
Dangerous Defects

6.7%

Retest Rate

32.2%

Mileage at 10yr

149k mi

2001

Based on 25,134 vehicles

89.4%Excellent
Renault average: 81.5%
Dangerous Defects

8.5%

Retest Rate

29.5%

Mileage at 10yr

149k mi

2000

Based on 33,397 vehicles

89.3%Excellent
Renault average: 81.5%
Dangerous Defects

7.3%

Retest Rate

31.5%

Mileage at 10yr

144k mi

1999

Based on 27,575 vehicles

88.8%Excellent
Renault average: 81.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

31.8%

Mileage at 10yr

148k mi

1998

Based on 22,425 vehicles

87.4%Excellent
Renault average: 81.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

56.3%

Mileage at 10yr

149k mi

1997

Based on 14,105 vehicles

87.0%Excellent
Renault average: 81.5%

1996

Based on 1,633 vehicles

86.0%Excellent
Renault average: 81.5%

1995

Based on 59 vehicles

79.7%Good
Renault average: 81.5%

0

Based on 5,522 vehicles

73.8%Average
Renault average: 81.5%
Mileage at 5yr

96k mi

Top MOT Failures — Renault Megane Scenic

The most common reasons a Renault Megane Scenic fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

5.4%
2

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

2.8%
3

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

2.7%
4

Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen

2.7%
5

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

2.6%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

5.8%

Front

3.9%

Front Offside

1.9%

Typical Mileage — Renault Megane Scenic

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2013 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Megane Scenic.

At 3 Years

79,179

miles

At 5 Years

120,373

miles

At 10 Years

152,069

miles

Renault Megane Scenic — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Renault Megane Scenic MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Renault Megane Scenic?
The average MOT pass rate for the Renault Megane Scenic is 89.3% compared to the Renault average of 81.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Renault Megane Scenic?
The most common MOT failures on the Renault Megane Scenic are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (5.4%), A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (2.8%), A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.7%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Renault Megane Scenic reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 89.3%, the Renault Megane Scenic is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Renault Megane Scenic?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Renault Megane Scenic?
Typical mileage for the Renault Megane Scenic: 76,295 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Megane Scenic to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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